GRCC President Steven Ender speaks at brother Kenneth's investiture at Harper Community College

Grand Rapids Community College celebrated Steven Ender's investiture last month, and Thursday was identical twin brother Ken's day in the spotlight.

Kenneth Ender was honored as Harper Community College's fifth president before about 500 people, including his brother, according to the Daily Herald, a suburban Chicago newspaper.

Reporter Kimberly Pohl said Steven Ender's turn at the podium was "the ceremony's most heartwarming moment."

"He spoke of the family's humble beginnings, including having immigrant grandfathers and becoming the first generation to go to college. Steven Ender also spoke on behalf of their late father and their mother, whose illness prevented her from attending."

A choked-up Steven Ender said: "'You have overcome every life obstacle with respect and dignity, and we are proud of you. You are a leader of distinction ... Ken, you are the man we knew you would become and we love you very much."

Ender also got a little misty speaking about his brother at his investiture, which took place Oct. 22 at Fountain Street Church.